Category: Gardening In General

Gardening has many different aspects, such as light, water, soil, fertilizer, compost, hardiness zones, design, tools and equipment, its many terms, starting a garden, and seasonal practices. Don’t worry if this sounds like a lot because most of it is easy to learn and implement. We’ll help you along the way as you explore these areas to start or better your garden. As you do, let us know what else we can do or how your journey is going. We’d love to hear from you!

  • How To Start Your Vegetable Garden: The Complete Guide

    How To Start Your Vegetable Garden: The Complete Guide

    Growing vegetables isn’t all that difficult, either. Yes, there are “ideal” conditions for reaping the highest yields, but most vegetables are pretty forgiving.  Even if everything isn’t perfect, your plants will likely produce something. That said, here are the steps to start your own vegetable garden.

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  • Are Ashes Good For Your Garden?

    Are Ashes Good For Your Garden?

    Gardeners commonly receive advice to use ashes to fertilize their gardens. Maybe you’ve gotten the same advice or heard about large-scale agricultural operations using them. But are ashes good for your garden?

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  • Hawai’i Plant Hardiness Zones Map And Gardening Guide

    Hawai’i Plant Hardiness Zones Map And Gardening Guide

    Hawai’i’s plant hardiness zones range from 9a to 13a. Most of its land area falls into hardiness zone 11. Hawai’i has a range of climate conditions, even including a polar region (and microclimates as well). However, you can enjoy year-round gardening in much of Hawai’i, with relatively mild weather and few extremes.

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  • When And How To Use Landscape Fabric (Or Not)

    When And How To Use Landscape Fabric (Or Not)

    Manufacturers market landscape fabric (or weed barrier) as a long-term solution to reduce or prevent weed growth in your garden. Who wouldn’t want that? Unfortunately, for those of us who have installed landscape fabric before, we soon come to regret it. It doesn’t perform well long-term, and it usually ends up causing more problems than…

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  • All The Pros And Cons Of Landscape Fabric

    All The Pros And Cons Of Landscape Fabric

    Manufacturers market landscape fabric (or weed barrier) as a great solution to reduce or even prevent weed growth in your garden in the long term. And who wouldn’t love to avoid pulling weeds? Unfortunately, if you haven’t had the “pleasure” of using landscape fabric before, you won’t know the regret that comes with it.

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  • What Is Landscape Fabric (And Should You Use It?)

    What Is Landscape Fabric (And Should You Use It?)

    As a professional garden consultant, I have had many clients ask me about landscape fabric. In short, it’s a material manufacturers allege prevents weeds in your garden. And what gardener doesn’t want that?  Unfortunately, landscape fabric doesn’t live up to those expectations. In fact, it creates more problems than it solves in the long run.

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  • What Is Leaf Mold (And How To Make It)?

    What Is Leaf Mold (And How To Make It)?

    Leaf mold is not the same as moldy leaves. The former is an excellent conditioner for garden soil and will add vital elements to it. The latter is likely some kind of plant disease.  Leaf mold is essentially fungus decomposing leaves. Whereas any number of microscopic bacteria may break down the leaves in your compost…

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  • How To Use Dead Leaves In Your Garden: Step-By-Step

    How To Use Dead Leaves In Your Garden: Step-By-Step

    You can use dead leaves as mulch in your garden to protect your plants from hot and cold temperatures and add nutrients to the soil. Also, by gathering leaves, shredding them with a lawn mower, and applying them to your garden, you prevent leaves from ending up in landfills and save money. 

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  • Are Dead Leaves Good For Your Garden?

    Are Dead Leaves Good For Your Garden?

    For years, I considered dead leaves littering my lawn a nuisance. Cleaning up dead leaves, loading them in huge plastic bags, and disposing of them was a staple of my fall. Little did I know, I was wasting an amazing free resource for my garden. 

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  • 7 Benefits Of A Fall Garden

    7 Benefits Of A Fall Garden

    I love spending time in my garden, and I’m often disappointed when all the fun is over at the end of summer. But it doesn’t have to be! A fall garden has many benefits, but just what are they? 

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  • Is A Fall Garden Worth It?

    Is A Fall Garden Worth It?

    A fall garden is an exciting garden type that has lots of benefits for those who create one. However, does that mean a fall garden is worth it? 

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  • What Is A Butterfly Feeder (And Why Consider One)?

    What Is A Butterfly Feeder (And Why Consider One)?

    I love getting up close and personal with nature, and one of the best ways to do that is by inviting wildlife into your backyard. Butterfly feeders are a great choice when you’re looking to attract these pollinating insects, but what exactly is a butterfly feeder?

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  • The Truth About Whether Or Not Pollen Is Bad For You

    The Truth About Whether Or Not Pollen Is Bad For You

    If you’re anything like me, you’ll start sneezing and get itchy at the beginning of pollen season. It’s pretty unpleasant, and I’ve long wondered whether my pollen allergy could be more severe than first thought. But it’s a natural substance, so is pollen actually bad for you?

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  • How To Find Sprinkler Lines Without Digging

    How To Find Sprinkler Lines Without Digging

    You’ve spent countless hours perfecting the look of your lawn, but now you need to locate your sprinkler lines for maintenance or repair without ruining all that hard work. Don’t worry; there are ways to find those hidden pipes without turning your pristine yard into a construction zone. By the end of this guide, you’ll…

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  • Best Vertical Garden Tower: Transforming Your Patio into a Plant Paradise

    Best Vertical Garden Tower: Transforming Your Patio into a Plant Paradise

    Are you a passionate planter pressed for space? Don’t let limited square footage hinder your horticultural ambitions. Vertical garden towers are here to save the day, allowing you to grow an array of plants in a compact and efficient design. These innovative planters have been designed with urban dwellers, small-space enthusiasts, and aspiring green thumbs…

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